HIGHLIGHTS Apple’s Screen Time helped a teenager dropped her iPhone by half The New York Times’ Brian X Chen reported the results The Screen Time feature is initially a part of iOS 12 betas While Apple’s Screen Time is yet to reach the masses, the feature is a part of the iOS 12 betas, and is […]
HIGHLIGHTS An internal Apple document being sent to stores, service centres is cited The leaked document mentions the iPhone X should be replaced Service providers should try to diagnose a fault with the rear camera iPhone X owners who are facing problem with the Face ID scanner may get a new device if their smartphone cannot be repaired, […]
While it is cheaper than the Galaxy Note 8 for the consumers, the new Galaxy S9+ is apparently the most expensive Galaxy series phone to build. Samsung reportedly spends $379 (approximately Rs. 24,700) in manufacturing the Galaxy S9+. This is more than the cost incurred in producing the Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 as well as the Apple iPhone 8 Plus. However, the overall […]
Samsung claims that the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ feature 20 percent thicker glass protection and a stronger 7-series aluminium frame, compared to their predecessors. A new drop test video puts that claim to the test. The video finds that despite being breakable, the Galaxy S9 models are more durable than the last year’s Galaxy S8 and iPhone X. Another video on YouTube […]
Indian mobile retail chain Sangeetha Mobiles is offering up to 50 percent off on the purchase of iPhonemodels, including the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, and iPhone SE. While it might sound like an unbelievable offer, it does come with its fair share of caveats. The offer price is a combination of HDFC EMI cashbacks, exchange discounts, and the retailer’s […]
In the midst of the ongoing shortage of batteries, Apple has dropped the cost of the replacement batteries to Rs. 2,000, all inclusive. The battery replacement programme costs $29 internationally and was set to originally cost around Rs. 2,000 plus taxes (roughly Rs. 2,600) in the country. The new price of replacements under Apple’s battery replacement program for iPhone models […]
Apple appears all set to enable faster wireless charging on the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and the iPhone 8 Plus with the upcoming iOS 11.2. The new experience is reported to be 50 percent faster than the present wireless charging feature that delivers 5W of power. With the iOS 11.2 update, which is presently available in a developer beta version, […]
While Face ID, Apple’s native facial recognition technology, is one of the key compelling features of the iPhone X, it seems to have some loopholes. Some security researchers have already claimed to have fooled Face ID with 3D-printed masks. And now, a mother and her 10-year-old son show how Face ID can be fooled, failing to secure the experience between […]
HIGHLIGHTS Apple launched three new iPhone models, new Apple TV, and Apple Watch The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are now available in select markets The new products have received mixed reviews from critics Despite the strength of its brand, Apple Inc. occasionally releases a product to mediocre reviews – remember the original Apple TV or Apple Watch? But […]
Last year’s iPhone models have performed admirably well, as per a new report. IHS Markit claims that globally, the iPhone 7 outsold all other smartphones in the first six months of 2017. The next in that list was the iPhone 7 Plus, giving Apple two market leaders. The top bestselling smartphones were rounded off by two Samsung models […]